Adult Learning HourAdult Learning Hour will be exploring a wide range of topics this year from death and preparing for it, exploring faith formation at home and in the church, and exploring the ELCA's new "Sanctuary Denomination" designation.
|
|
CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER
January 19, February 2 & 9
The role of caregiver touches us at different stages of life through parenting, supporting loved ones during illness, and accompanying aging spouses and parents. We will share needs and resources and continue discussion of the proposed Respite Care outreach program.
The role of caregiver touches us at different stages of life through parenting, supporting loved ones during illness, and accompanying aging spouses and parents. We will share needs and resources and continue discussion of the proposed Respite Care outreach program.
SCRIPTURE SERIES |
|
January 19, February 2 & 9
Adult series paired with the lectionary in worship. We will explore the week's scripture more in depth in this group, lead by Marissa with oversight from Pastor Steph, and a chance to "Ask the Pastor" with our follow-up questions.
Adult series paired with the lectionary in worship. We will explore the week's scripture more in depth in this group, lead by Marissa with oversight from Pastor Steph, and a chance to "Ask the Pastor" with our follow-up questions.
HEAVEN AND HELL |
|
February 23, March 1, 8, 15
Punch your ticket to heaven by attending this class. Just kidding. Using scripture, Christian history, and culture, we will explore our questions and beliefs about the afterlife.
Punch your ticket to heaven by attending this class. Just kidding. Using scripture, Christian history, and culture, we will explore our questions and beliefs about the afterlife.
DIVING INTO DEEP EMOTIONS
March 29, April 5 & 19, May 3
Each session will explore how we manage difficult emotions, from sadness and anxiety, to despair and anger. Guest Christine Ruth lends her guidance and expertise to our community.
Each session will explore how we manage difficult emotions, from sadness and anxiety, to despair and anger. Guest Christine Ruth lends her guidance and expertise to our community.
NEW MEMBERS CLASS
April 5, 19, May 3rd
Learn about CTS with New Members being presented to the congregation on May 17th.
Learn about CTS with New Members being presented to the congregation on May 17th.
Youth Learning HourYouth Learning Hour is a time for middle and high school students to gather in a casual environment to build community, talk and learn about meaningful topics, and have fun together. Each gathering includes checking in with each other, some breakfast treats, exploring a topic or theme and playing a game. All topics were generated by youth at the beginning of the year.
|
|
CURRENT TOPIC- Through February 9th
Community Violence and Trauma
Current society is marked by ways that violence and trauma are impacting communities, schools and individuals. Together, we will process how this violence impacts us, what we can do about it and how our faith comes into play.
Current society is marked by ways that violence and trauma are impacting communities, schools and individuals. Together, we will process how this violence impacts us, what we can do about it and how our faith comes into play.
COMING UP |
|
February 12th
Join us for a guest appearance from Rainbow Trail- Daniel Kirschbaum will share his story and take questions.
Understanding Heaven and Hell
Let's explore popular question and topic together. Don't worry, we will lighten it up with games at the end of each session.
Mental Health and Emotions
Young people consistently are managing their own mental health and emotions, and are often worried about the health and safety of loved ones around them. Come, share your experience, and learn more about how we manage difficult emotions.
Join us for a guest appearance from Rainbow Trail- Daniel Kirschbaum will share his story and take questions.
Understanding Heaven and Hell
Let's explore popular question and topic together. Don't worry, we will lighten it up with games at the end of each session.
Mental Health and Emotions
Young people consistently are managing their own mental health and emotions, and are often worried about the health and safety of loved ones around them. Come, share your experience, and learn more about how we manage difficult emotions.
PREVIOUS TOPICS |
|
- Climate Change
- Drugs and Alcohol
- Serving Immigrants and Refugees
Intergenerational Learning Hour Events
Throughout the year, we will be connecting during Learning Hour as a wider community. These events will be for all ages and be opportunities to learn side by side, across age groupings. Sometimes we will recognize important community milestones, or celebrate the liturgical calendar and cultural events, or do service together. Please see these events as a chance to lean in to deeper community and wider ways of learning.
|
|
Children's Learning HourChildren's Learning Hour this year will follow the Bloom! Narrative Lectionary Curriculum. Their learning will follow the same lessons they are hearing during worship in order to deepen understanding, provide age-appropriate reinforcement, and facilitate family conversations more easily.
|
FOR FAMILIES |
|
Explore the story each week at home with these supporting resources. Each week provides ideas for prayer, connecting to real life, prompts for sharing your own faith, and prayers together.
March 1: Jesus is the Messiah Jesus is the Messiah, and he often challenges us with what that actually means.
March 8: Jesus and a Rich Man Wealth can easily keep us away from God, but God can still find a way to us.
March 15: All are Loved by God God loves us all equally and values our differences. We are called to do the same.
FOR TEACHERS |
|
Learning Hour Teachers and Teams- find all the resources you need to prepare for your lessons here!
Teaching Schedule and Lessons Use this link to sign up for your teaching times, and also access links to your lessons each week!
FOR CREATION STATION |
|
Creation Station Schedule Use this link to sign up for your volunteer times!
Creation Station Instructions Refresh your memory and prepare for your time guiding Creation Station.
Help with Worship
|
Join our Worship Team Participate in worship as a leader: from serving communion, being an assisting minister, usher or part of the welcome team. Learn more by contacting ctsvolunteers@gmail.com. |
|
Share your musical gifts
Are you a gifted vocalist or musician? Learn more about our church choir by contacting Lee Knight. Talk to Dan Graeber to learn more about the contemporary band. |
|
|
Help behind the scenes
Are you more comfortable out of the spotlight? We need your gifts, too! Consider helping with coffee ministry or altar guild. Contact ctsvolunteers@gmail.com for more information. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ANTI-RACISM SESSIONS
First Thursday of the month (April 2, May 7) from 5:45-6:45 pm
These follow up conversations to the Anti-Racism Series will dig deeper into some of the structures and actions that perpetuate racism and impact each of us- white or people of color. Topics will be drawn from the feedback received, and space will be made to ask questions and talk through experiences. Join in to learn, process and act for change in community. |
|
Wings Over the Rockies MuseumApril 2, 10:00 am—Sponsored by the 50+ Group
This museum features wartime aircraft, a WWII uniform collection and aviation art located on the former site of Lowry Air Force Base (7711 E. Academy Blvd, Denver). We need a minimum of 10 people committed by March 19th in order to book a 90 minute tour—so sign up soon.. If not, we will still visit the museum. Pricing for seniors: $10 for the group tour, or $12.95 w/out the group tour, $16.95 for others. Meet at CTS at 8:45 to carpool. Call Gerry Phillips 303.641.4043 with questions. |
|
adult: CONNECT Pizza and Movie Night
Sponsored by the 50+ Group
Join us March 20th at CTS for pizza and the movie Head Full of Honey. This is a story of a widower who grows increasingly frustrated as Alzheimer’s disease starts to claim the memories of is loved ones. He embarks on a remarkable journey with his granddaughter to Venice—where he met his beloved wife. Don and Alicia Morris will make the pizza dough and provide pepperoni, pizza sauce, cheese and a salad. Bring the beverage of your choice and any additional toppings you would like and gluten-free crust if that is your preference. Please sign up to make sure we have enough ingredients. |
SOUP SUPPERS AND LENTEN SERVICES
|
Our season of Lent includes Thursday midweek Soup Suppers at 6:00 pm, followed by Holden Evening Prayer Service at 7:00. Everyone is invited! You can sign up to bring a crock-pot of soup or bread and cheese, or set up or clean up.
|
Faith in Real Life
|
|
|
WOMEN AND THE WORD BIBLE STUDYTuesdays, Jan 14-Feb 18, 10:45-11:45 am (New Time!)
Join in this six-week series of scripture study. Gather Magazine, our guide for the study, is the WELCA publication that combines faith and action. Weekly preparation is not required and participants are welcome to attend whenever they can. Contact Barbara Gibbs at bdawnco@gmail.com for info. |
Advent: Preparing the Way
Explore these resources to bring Advent to life in your home and life.
Taking the Advent Story HomeThis Daily Advent Devotional has been shared graciously by Vibrant Faith Ministries. Originally published in 2013, the authors have compiled 31 devotions in one resource.
|
Family Advent PracticesFind ideas for service, gifts, practices to do at home as a family. Bring advent to life!
|
The ThirdTo edit, click on the text
and add your own words. |